Also known as: the Bank of Ghana · the Central Bank
Central bank of Ghana that regulates financial institutions, issues directives on payment systems and foreign exchange, and manages monetary policy and equity positions.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed all regulated financial institutions to immediately discontinue any arrangements that support unauthorised foreign currency wallet services being offered by some crypto currency platforms to users in Ghana. …
BoG warns financial institutions against unauthorised foreign currency platformsJoy Online
… The Considered Path These reforms are reinforced by a decisive restructuring of COCOBOD’s balance sheet; the conversion of legacy debts of about GH¢5 billion owed to the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana into equity, and the transfer of GH¢4.35 billion in cocoa roads liab …
A New Dawn for Ghana Cocoa: Reforms set to improve farmer livelihoods and financial sustainabilityJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has extended the deadline for the registration of International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to July 31, 2026. …
BoG extends registration deadline for money transfer operatorsJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana has directed banks, Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions, Electronic Money Issuers, Payment Service Providers, and other Regulated Financial Institutions to refrain from establishing or maintaining arrangements that facilitate the funding, operation, settleme …
Refrain from unauthorised fiat currency wallet services – BoG to banks, electronic money issuersJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana has issued a sweeping directive ordering all regulated financial institutions to cease supporting fiat currency wallet services denominated in foreign currencies, particularly United States Dollars (USD), offered by crypto platforms to users in Ghana. …
Bank of Ghana orders financial institutions to stop supporting foreign currency crypto walletsJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has hit regulated financial institutions with an uncompromising directive to instantly sever all ties with cryptocurrency platforms operating illicit foreign currency wallets within the country. …
BoG pulls the plug on unregulated crypto forex channelsJoy Online
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has extended the deadline for the registration and guidelines of International Money Transfer Operations to 31st July 2026. …
BoG extends deadline for IMTOs registration; warns those who fail to registerJoy Online
… The Bank of Ghana has cut its policy rate from a peak of 30 percent to 14 percent. …
IShowSpeed called Ghana home. Now the world is watching. Here is how to own a piece of itJoy Online
… The Bank of Ghana has cut its policy rate from a peak of 30 per cent to 14 per cent. …
From Ghanaian passport to Ghanaian Property: Why African Americans are betting on Ghana’s real estate boomBusiness & Financial Times
… He explained that a key achievement for the bank was strengthening its capital base. “Stated capital increased by 310.26 percent from GH¢1.33million in 2024 to GH¢5.46million in 2025, enabling the bank to meet the Bank of Ghana’s revised minimum capital requirement for Community …
Ankobra West Community Bank records impressive growth across key indicatorsThe Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to discontinue support for unauthorised foreign currency wallet services offered by some cryptocurrency platforms to users in Ghana. The BoG said those platforms have not been authorised to undertake such activities and institutions that support them risk supervisory and enforcement sanctions.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to discontinue support for unauthorised foreign currency wallet services offered by some cryptocurrency platforms to users in Ghana. The BoG said those platforms have not been authorised to undertake such activities and institutions that support them risk supervisory and enforcement sanctions.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
In February 2026, Ghana's government announced comprehensive cocoa sector reforms including a producer price adjustment mechanism guaranteeing farmers a minimum of 70 per cent of the gross FOB price, a shift to domestic cedi-denominated financing, a mandate to process at least 50 per cent of cocoa locally from the 2026/27 season, and COCOBOD balance sheet restructuring.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has extended the registration deadline for International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to July 31, 2026, warning that unregistered operators will be barred from operating in the country and any partnerships between unregistered operators and financial institutions will be cancelled after that date.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed banks and other regulated financial institutions to stop facilitating unauthorised fiat currency wallet services, particularly those denominated in foreign currencies offered by certain crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The Central Bank states the platforms lack authorisation under payment and foreign exchange legislation, and warns that non-compliance may result in supervisory or enforcement actions.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has ordered all regulated financial institutions to stop supporting fiat currency wallet services in foreign currencies, particularly US dollars, offered by crypto platforms to users in Ghana. The central bank stated that crypto platforms have not been authorized to undertake such activities and are required to comply with payment systems, foreign exchange, and other regulatory requirements.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana has directed all regulated financial institutions to immediately cease ties with cryptocurrency platforms operating illicit foreign currency wallets in the country. The central bank says these digital wallet operations, which allow users to bypass standard banking channels and are funded via bank transfers, mobile money, and credit cards, violate the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 and the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana extended the registration deadline for International Money Transfer Operations to 31st July 2026, warning that IMTOs failing to comply will not be permitted to operate and any existing partnerships with banks and payment service providers will be nullified.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr. (IShowSpeed), with over 50 million YouTube subscribers and 135 million followers across platforms, revealed Ghanaian ancestry in January 2026 and was granted a Ghanaian passport and given the Ghanaian name Barima Kofi Akuffo at a ceremony in Akropong.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has pursued a sustained decade-long strategy to welcome the global African diaspora, beginning with Right of Abode provisions and accelerated by the 2019 Year of Return campaign, which drew over a million visitors and more than 3 billion dollars into the local economy. The article suggests this policy framework is now driving African American investment in Ghanaian real estate as a practical step following diaspora citizenship.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ankobra West Community Bank's deposits grew 38.15 percent to GH¢107.37 million, net advances surged 208.72 percent to GH¢66.96 million, and profit after tax rose 17.64 percent to GH¢5.19 million in 2025, with the bank strengthening its capital base ahead of Bank of Ghana requirements.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian professionals' increasing reliance on AI to perform complex tasks—tax audits, marketing copy, risk assessments—risks eroding human cognitive skills and professional judgment that traditionally built strong leadership.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana's non-traditional export sector produced record earnings of US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 percent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, with processed and semi-processed products accounting for more than 83 percent of total export earnings.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Twenty years after Ghana's Persons with Disability Act 2006 (Act 715), persons with disability still face significant barriers in accessing basic services and public spaces such as transport, banks, hospitals, and government offices. The article argues that disability is not a minority issue but a human rights concern requiring genuine implementation of existing protections.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's microfinance industry is urging the Bank of Ghana to reconsider its revised capital framework, endorsing the reform's direction but warning that tight implementation timelines and high minimum thresholds could harm financial inclusion and market structure. The framework requires existing institutions to meet GH¢50million minimum capital by December 31, 2026, and new entrants GH¢100million, with a pathway declaration deadline of June 30, 2026.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
GOIL PLC increased net profit to GH¢90.67 million in 2025, up 7.05 percent from GH¢84.70 million in 2024, despite revenue falling by GH¢1.8 billion to GH¢18.55 billion. The company cut debt obligations and reduced financing costs to cushion the impact of volatile global market conditions.
12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Bank of Ghana's negative equity position has worsened to approximately GH₵94 billion as of 2025, driven by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, monetary policy operations, and exchange rate losses. An opinion piece questions whether the central bank should consider investing in digital assets as a strategy to manage this deficit, or whether such moves would exceed its mandate.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, stated that the Ghana International Bank will become a leading financial bridge between Africa and international capital markets. The GHIB Board announced Chartered Accountant and Banker Ian Greenstreet as the new CEO, subject to regulatory approval, succeeding Dean Adansi who led the bank for eight years.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's latest Treasury bill auction raised GH¢4.87 billion against a target of GH¢5.89 billion, representing a shortfall of approximately GH¢1.02 billion, though investor participation remained relatively strong, particularly for 91-day bills.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kintampo Community Bank Plc's total income grew 20.14 percent to GH¢35.31 million in 2025, while total assets surged 41.71 percent to GH¢185.73 million and profit before tax increased 35.13 percent to GH¢13.9 million, driven by expansion in loans, deposits, and investments.
11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
UK-based Ghana International Bank's Chief Executive Officer Dean Adansi has been relieved of his duties by the Board, which is controlled by the Government of Ghana through the Bank of Ghana. Ian Owulakwao Greenstreet, an investment banker and financial risk management expert, has been named as his replacement, subject to regulatory approval.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Augustus Goosie Tanoh, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, appealed to Ghanaians in the United Kingdom to invest in export-driven value chains, transfer technical skills, and partner with local industries as part of the government's economic transformation initiative.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of Microfinance Companies has asked the Bank of Ghana to review the implementation timeline for reforms requiring microfinance banks to meet a GH¢50 million minimum capital threshold by December 31, 2026, arguing the deadline and requirements are unrealistic for many operators and could force institutions out of business and undermine financial inclusion.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's crisis responses have been reactive rather than proactive, and calls for a National Risk Management Policy as an urgent governance reform to anticipate and mitigate risks before they become national emergencies.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
According to an IEA poll conducted in May 2026 across all sixteen regions of Ghana, President John Mahama's job approval rating has fallen to 58.9%, down from 68% in December 2025, though 28.4% disapprove and 12.8% have no opinion. Among approvers, 73.5% cite the government's handling of the economy as the overwhelming reason for their support.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama's job approval rating has dropped to 58.9% from 68% in December 2025, according to an IEA poll of over 1,000 respondents conducted across Ghana's sixteen regions in May 2026. While 28.4% disapprove and 12.8% have no opinion, the wide gap between approval and disapproval shows positive assessments remain well ahead of critical ones, with economic management cited as the overwhelming reason for approval among supporters.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama's job approval rating has dropped from 68% in December 2025 to 58.9% in May 2026, according to an IEA nationwide poll of over 1,000 respondents across all sixteen regions. Despite the decline, a majority still approve of his performance, with the economy cited as the overwhelming reason for support among approvers.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama met South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in March 2026 to reaffirm ties and broaden cooperation in defence and the arms industry, with Ghana seeking to modernise its military capabilities amid regional security threats from extremism, terrorism, piracy, and kidnappings.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
South Korea has emerged as a strategic anchor for Ghana's security and defence technology development, with President Mahama meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in March 2026 to broaden cooperation in defence and the arms industry as the West African region faces intensifying security threats from extremism and piracy.
10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana has highlighted the importance of a free and responsible press in safeguarding public trust and promoting economic stability, warning that misinformation and disinformation pose major threats to financial sector confidence and national development.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
ESG reporting in Ghana and Africa has expanded rapidly but often emphasizes impressive output figures while failing to track whether initiatives actually benefit communities or create lasting change. The article argues that corporations prioritize visibility over verifiability, leaving the true value of many sustainability efforts unclear.
9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →